Side-By-Side Comparisons Of The Very First And Last Time Celebrities Appeared On The Red Carpet

Awkward old red carpet photos are always the best!

Ayoub

• Published in Film & TV
• April 4, 2022

Walking on the red carpet is as glamourous as it gets, it symbolizes high status, style, and luxury. It is the main focus of today's gala events, awards ceremonies, and premieres. Thousands of photos from these events are posted online, and celebrities are either praised or ridiculed for their chosen outfit of the night.

The earliest known incarnation the red carpet was intended for gods and not ordinary folk. In ancient Greece, a path of dark red tapestries was rolled out by the King's vengeful wife Clytemnestra as a welcome after his triumph in the Trojan war. The King hesitates to step on it because it is only meant for gods, then perishes after setting foot on it.

Today, the red carpet is a way for celebrities to make a grand entrance, dress boldly in a peacockish manner and even be a little provocative if they wish to. Not all red carpet appearances have gone smoothly and some are still remembered to this day despite occurring years and years ago.

A celebrity's very first red carpet appearance is something that they remember their whole life. It marks the start of a new life of prestige and fame. Scroll down and check out these celebs' first and last red carpet appearances.

1. Emma Stone

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Emma Stone

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2. Sydney Sweeney

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Sydney Sweeney

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3. Paul Rudd

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Paul Rudd

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4. Emma Watson

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Emma Watson

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5. Ashley Tisdale

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Ashley Tisdale

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6. Abigail Breslin

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Abigail Breslin

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7. Kristen Stewart

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Kristen Stewart

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8. Jake Gyllenhaal

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Jake Gyllenhaal

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9. Drew Barrymore

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Drew Barrymore

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10. The Jonas Brothers

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The Jonas Brothers

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11. Michael B. Jordan

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Michael B. Jordan

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12. Halle Berry

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Halle Berry

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13. Gabrielle Union

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Gabrielle Union

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14. Katy Perry

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Katy Perry

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15. Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson

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Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson

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16. Leonardo DiCaprio

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Leonardo DiCaprio

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Time really flies! Many years separate the first and last red carpet appearances but it still feels as if everything happened in a heartbeat. The celebrity kids are all grown up now and they're probably all grateful they're not as awkward as they used to be during those first appearances.

Walking on the red carpet for the first time must be the scariest thing ever. Being surrounded by all those cameras, lights and celebrities will make you want to run away from there as fast as possible. Props to these celebs for keeping their cool.

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